I am aware of an ancient legend that linked human sacrifice with Zeus through ancient writers including Plato, although I have not seen any confirmation by archaeologists.

However, in the last couple of weeks human remains believed to be of a teenager have been found among burnt offerings during excavations this summer on Mount Lykaion, a Greek mountain that was once worshipped as the birthplace of the god Zeus. I think the headline is assuming too much at this stage, but it is nevertheless very interesting.

Some areas might have, others might have not.Greece wasn't a homogeneous country until much later. Each city had different laws, different traditions, sometimes different political government (take Sparta and Athens; Sparta had an oligarchy, Athens had a democracy). Mount Lykaion is in Peloponnese, so it wouldn't surprise me personally.

Cult wrote:Some areas might have, others might have not.Greece wasn't a homogeneous country until much later. Each city had different laws, different traditions, sometimes different political government (take Sparta and Athens; Sparta had an oligarchy, Athens had a democracy). Mount Lykaion is in Peloponnese, so it wouldn't surprise me personally.